Ant McPartlin Had An Emotional Night At The National Television Awards

Ant McPartlin had to hold back tears as he took to the stage at the National Television Awards on Tuesday night.

Ant – who confirmed his divorce from wife Lisa Armstrong less than two weeks ago – was overcome with emotion as he and his telly partner in crime Declan Donnelly picked up the gong for Best TV Presenter.

The star held his head in his hands as their names were announced as the winners, and was visibly emotional as he addressed the crowd at London’s O2 Arena.

‘Thank you very much. I’m shaking!’ he exclaimed after being presented with the award by Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas.

He went on to reference the ‘tough 12 months’ he endured last year, which saw Ant check into rehab for drink and drug problems and ended with the breakdown of his 11-year marriage.

‘It’s been quite a year. It’s been quite a tough 12 months, so winning this tonight really means a lot,’ Ant said.

‘I’d personally like to thank my family and my friends, some of you are here tonight. I love you, thank you very much.’

Ant McPartlin recently announced his separation from wife Lisa Armstrong

He went on to thank his fans, saying: ‘Thank you to all of you for your support, it really, really means the world to me and it’s helped me get through.’